Peugeot 207 Urban (2008)
2008 Peugeot 207 Urban
CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 2008 Peugeot 207 Urban. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Peugeot 207 Urban is about as reliable as the average UK car, with an 80.1% first-time MOT pass rate that matches the national benchmark almost exactly. Crucially, none of the 169 vehicles analysed ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is genuinely reassuring for a 16-year-old city car.
These 207 Urbans are running at typical mileage for their age (median 85,942 miles), and when they do fail their MOT, it's straightforward stuff—just over one failure per vehicle on average with virtually no advisory issues. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the specific failure patterns (suspension, exhaust, and lights are common on this generation), but don't be deterred by age alone.
What to check before buying a 2008 Peugeot 207 Urban
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (97%) | 164 | 82.6% | 1.08 |
| Petrol (3%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Peugeot 207 Urban vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Peugeot 207 Urban vehicles fall between 69,132 and 102,239 miles.
2008 Peugeot 207 Urban — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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